Big quilt – thick thread!

The mini quilt was quilted with 50 wt Aurifil thread and I wanted this version to be striking – so I ordered lots of 12 wt spools!
When received the order I was shocked seeing the difference in thickness between this thread and the 15wt thread I use usually.

Aurifil thread- 50wt and 12wt

There were some challenges and I would have loved to think about them before I started the quilt! But sometimes you have to learn from your own mistakes!

The background was quilted with 50wt. Shocked again when switching from 12wt to 50wt!

And the “painted” binding! My hubby asked me if I stitched it with variegated thread. No, I wasn’t that clever when I made the thread order! So I changed the color a lot! And it wasn’t easy at all to thread the needle!

I learned so much stitching this quilt! Challenges are good!
Come back soon and I will tell you everything about free motion quilting with such a thick thread. And about the pattern.

Spectacular – just love it! What kind of adjustments did you have to make to your machine for the 12 Wt. thread? I am dying to try a wholecloth quilt, but have not worked with the 12 Wt. thread before. Normally I use Aurifil 50 Wt.

This is absolutely stunning! I love this quilt! I am so glad you worked through the challenge of thinker thread (i've never use thread that think- I'll have to come back and see what tips you leave). Visiting from BQF.– Katelyn @ Sing While Crafting

It's beautiful.I had trouble trying to use a heavier thread too. I've since learned the secret is needle size. The better quality thread have the needle size required on the spool. At the time I said 'never again', but now I'm itching to have another go.

The first think what came on my mind was "world wonders" as each flower is like a wonder of talent , patience and mastery . Is totally beautiful and amazing and you complain took you 3 days for the flowers ,would take me about 3 years.

Geta this is just amazing, well done indeed for sticking with it. It is a winner for sure. Hopefully the thread company will be in touch with you soon, have you sent them a picture of it? I think you should.

This quilt is truly striking, especially with the thick thread and unique binding—it's unlike anything I've ever seen! It's a good thing you stuck it out with 12 wt. thread because the end result was definitely worth the effort! Congratulations!

This quilt is truly striking, especially with the thick thread and unique binding—it's unlike anything I've ever seen! It's a good thing you stuck it out with 12 wt. thread because the end result was definitely worth the effort! Congratulations!

This is an amazing quilt! Such gorgeous thread colours! I'm not sure my machine would handle such a thick thread, even with a fine one on the bobbin. The effect is striking. The binding is also amazing.

Did you use the 12 weight in the top or bobbin? What size needles did you use? Would you use the 12 weight again? What machine do you have? Sorry for all the questions, I'm intrigued. You got my vote in the bloggers quilt festival.

I love using the 12 wt for hand quilting and when I use it in my machine, I use a large eye needle (100) loosen the tension and increase the stitch length. That is for straight line quilting. I have never tried free motion with it.

This is an amazing quilt! I know you have heard that before many times but I hope you don't get tired of it because I have to say it, too. I would love to know how you figured out how to make the flowers look like they were shrinking and disappearing out of sight around the horizon. You are quite the artist in thread! Thank you very much for sharing it with all of us!